Lafcadio Hearn letters

1891-1902

Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), Victorian romantic writer, was born Patrick Lafcadio Hearn of Irish-Greek parentage. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1869 from Europe and in 1890 went to Japan, where he wrote books and articles, taught in Japanese universities and became a citizen of Japan. He interpreted Japanese thought and life to the West. Collection consists of Hearn's letters to Ellwood Hendrick from Japan. Topics include personal and family matters, finances, relations with publishers, Oriental customs and morals, teaching, Japanese students, professors at the University of Tokyo, and literary work.